Shaniqua Tomlin
At SAM Counseling & Wellness, we believe that healing begins with feeling seen, supported, and understood. Our mission is to help clients build resilience, restore balance, and rediscover hope through education, one mindful step at a time. We believe that therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based approaches, and attachment-informed interventions to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we explore how past experiences shape present patterns, identify healthier ways of coping, and develop practical tools that foster resilience, emotional wellness, and lasting change. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and thrive—not just manage symptoms.
First session
Guided by the principles of Support and Mindfulness/Motivation, my goal is to educate clients on how their behaviors have been impacted by thoughts, trauma, and other life's challenges. My wish is for all clients to leave every session feeling educated, resilient, and hopeful.
Strengths
At SAM Counseling & Wellness, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, I assist clients in recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns, developing healthier coping strategies, and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and life stressors. I integrate CBT with strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered interventions to promote lasting emotional wellness and meaningful change.
Ideal clients
SAM Counseling specializes in CBT with strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered interventions, to promote lasting emotional wellness and meaningful change. My favorite client...is one who is introspective, motivated for change, and understands how beneficial therapy can be. My ideal client is ready to dive deep into their own personal flaws, traumas, or issues to learn skills to become their best self.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
At SAM Counseling & Wellness, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, I assist clients in recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns, developing healthier coping strategies, and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and life stressors.
Location
Virtual sessions